View full sizeVolunteer Scott Norton, pictured here with the dog he saved, "Rocky," will receive a Compassionate Action Award from PETA.Portland Mountain Rescue

Just two days after Portland Mountain Rescue saved a 7-month black Labrador mix from a ledge in the Columbia River Gorge, PETA announced the rescuers will receive a Compassionate Action Award -- and a box of vegan chocolates.

"Rocky" was hiking with his owner when he stumbled down a cliff along the Oneonta Trail. Hikers reported hearing his barking early on Sunday, but his owner couldn't get to him.

The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office called out Portland Mountain Rescue. Although volunteers with the volunteer organization normally don't rescue non-humans, the weather was right and they figured they could use the training. So volunteer Scott Norton roped up and rappelled 80-feet down to rescue the dog.

"Although authorities determined that no humans were at risk and called off their rescue efforts, Portland Mountain Rescue came to Rocky's aid," states a PETA news release. "...Remarkably, Rocky was uninjured, and he showered his rescuers and his grateful guardian with kisses."